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"If you look at any of Graham's pieces, there's a conversation going on between the characters," Cooke said.

And the conversations between the Raglan painting's cast of characters would be legendary.

Much like the pub's name, the piece is inspired by the 1946 poem "On Raglan Road," written by Patrick Kavanagh. In the painting, Kavanagh is joined for a music session by Luke Kelly, James Joyce, Ronnie Drew, Brendan Behan, plus Bono and the Edge from U2.

Knuttel said his work on the painting didn't come without challenge. Keeping Disney in mind was important, but all new to him.

"I realized, I'd have to put some children in," Knuttel said. "That's why you see those kids in there eating ice cream. I usually don't paint them, so I did my best."

The rest of the scene is bustling, with a chef, waiters and river dancers. Knuttel said he wants the piece to tell a story about eccentricity and humor in Irish culture.

"I try to make my paintings as if they're a stage set and the characters in them are actors. Really what I'm trying to do, is I'm trying to make the viewer part of the painting," Knuttel said.

Disney Hosts Festival Of The Masters

The Raglan Road piece was unveiled as Disney kicks off its thirty-sixth annual Festival of the Masters.

More than 150 Central Florida area artists were invited to display their work at this year's festival.

All of the participating artists have already award-winners from juried art shows across the country, according to Disney representatives.

This year, the festival will feature work from Disney artists for the first time.